Compass to Success

Event Details

Boys & Girls Village Fundraiser A Success

Raising Nearly $200,000 To Help Connecticut’s At-Risk Children and Families

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (June 12, 2018)Boys & Girls Village hosted its inaugural “Compass To Success” Fundraiser on Thursday, June 7th.The spectacular event raised nearly $200,000 to support at-risk children and families throughout the state who often have histories of abuse neglect, and are in need of behavioral health, educational, or family reunification services.

Over 150 of the community’s most philanthropic residents and business leaders enjoyed a lively evening of mingling, listening to inspiring student speakers and competing for exciting auction prizes while taking in the breathtaking views of Black Rock Yacht Club. Steven di Costanzo, general manager for independent radio station WPKN, was the emcee for the evening and Bridgeport’s Source Coffeehouse provided delicious coffee drinks to end the evening.

Special guest Chaz, from WPLR’s Chaz and AJ in the Morning Show, expressed to the crowd, “I don’t want to think what the kids’ lives would be like across the state of Connecticut without this organization.” WPLR runs an annual holiday toy drive, with children served by Boys & Girls Village among the recipients. “If we don’t get toys to those kids from the toy drive, they might not get any presents,” he said.

“These are kids that grew up in circumstances that made their lives much more challenging,” said Steven M. Kant, M.D., President and CEO of Boys & Girls Village. “We rely 100% on the goodwill of the community, and a little help at just the right time makes all the difference for these children.”

Funds raised included matching funds provided by The Village Foundation, Inc. Proceeds from this event will support the essential services provided by Boys & Girls Village, including behavioral health, educational and permanency planning services for at-risk youth and their families. Since its founding 76 years ago, Boys & Girls Village has touched the lives of approximately 30,000 children and families from 50 Connecticut communities.

Special guest Chaz, from WPLR’s Chaz and AJ in the Morning Show, expressed his gratitude for the work Boys and Girls Village does across the state.

Boys & Girls Village hosted its inaugural “Compass To Success” Fundraiser on Thursday, June 7th, raising nearly $200,000 to support at-risk children and families.

Mary Jascha and James Bardon of Newtown Savings Bank with an entertainer.

Boys & Girls Village client Theresa shares her story of success, crediting help provided by the organization.

Left to right, Boys & Girls Village Board Vice Chair Joseph Tramuta, Esq. (Milford) with his wife Meg, and Board Member Gale Billingsley (Branford) with her husband Mark Krueger, owner of Xpozur Gallery.

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“It is due to BGV’s unwavering compassion and patience that I am able to learn from my mistakes and move forward rather than beating myself up for them. It is because of their dedication that I was able to push through nights where all I wanted to do was surrender to anxiety. Most significantly, without Boys & Girls Villages’ training and licensing, I wouldn't have had therapeutic foster parents to help guide me through life's toughest battles!”